Honda XL125V Varadero
Real ownership data from 11,202 UK XL125V Varadero motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL125V Varadero problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 5.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Other | fail | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
XL125V Varadero mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 31,682 mi | 3,655 | 90% |
| 2017 | 13 | 12,620 mi | 1,221 | 78.79% |
| 2016 | 10 | 20,922 mi | — | 90% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18,575 mi | 642 | 79.73% |
| 2012 | 118 | 19,736 mi | 1,362 | 82.48% |
| 2011 | 128 | 17,944 mi | 1,468 | 81.78% |
| 2010 | 204 | 21,020 mi | 1,632 | 78.09% |
| 2009 | 247 | 22,504 mi | 1,721 | 75.49% |
| 2008 | 575 | 22,743 mi | 1,640 | 76.49% |
| 2007 | 564 | 24,134 mi | 1,710 | 74.62% |
| 2006 | 539 | 21,960 mi | 1,570 | 73.3% |
| 2005 | 688 | 25,006 mi | 1,705 | 72.88% |
| 2004 | 644 | 23,484 mi | 1,617 | 72.47% |
| 2003 | 633 | 24,424 mi | 1,620 | 70.41% |
| 2002 | 510 | 25,714 mi | 1,662 | 68.69% |
| 2001 | 377 | 23,310 mi | 1,494 | 69.28% |
| 2000 | 13 | 19,413 mi | 4,162 | 69.39% |
| 1999 | 16 | 17,995 mi | 954 | 72.9% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6,285 mi | 551 | 64.71% |
| 1997 | 5 | 19,270 mi | — | 61.54% |
XL125V Varadero questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL125V Varadero?
Across 11,202 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL125V Varadero?
The median Honda XL125V Varadero in the UK has covered 22,450 miles, and typically rides about 1,501 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,636 and 32,682 miles.
Is the Honda XL125V Varadero reliable?
73.31% of Honda XL125V Varadero MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.36 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 11,202 Honda XL125V Varadero motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.